Catholic Guide to Christmas Giving 

Share the joy of Christmas through thoughtful giving

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and the hope, peace and love he brings. It’s a time for treasured traditions, sharing with loved ones and remembering the true joy of giving.

For Catholics, Christmas is also a chance to put faith into action by loving our neighbours and reaching out to people facing poverty, conflict and hardship. From meaningful Christian gifts to practical support for families this winter, discover ways to share the spirit of Christmas around the world.

Gifts that celebrate the Christian meaning of Christmas 

Gold and white tree-shaped Nativity tealight ornament depicting the Holy Family beneath a star, on a transparent background.

Nativity Tealight Holder £12

Handmade by a local artisan in Bangladesh, this beautiful Nativity tealight holder brings the story of Jesus’ birth into your home and
offers a gentle reminder of the hope at the heart of Christmas.

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Fairtrade Advent Calendars £5.50 each

Make the countdown to Christmas meaningful with a Fairtrade Advent calendar, complete with a Christmas story activity book to help families explore the Nativity throughout Advent.

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Romero crosses with the white background removed

Romero Cross £7.50

Handmade by our partners in El Salvador, the Romero Cross honours Saint Oscar Romero and his courageous legacy of standing alongside people living in poverty and speaking out against injustice.

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Christmas cards £4 per pack

Share the joy of the season with four Christian Christmas card designs, perfect for sending messages of faith, hope and love to family and friends.

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Love your neighbour this winter 

Jesus calls us to love our neighbours as ourselves. These World Gifts turn that message into practical support for families and communities facing difficult circumstances.

Cheerful children's stocking illustration with a transparent background

Cheerful children stocking £20

Help children living in poverty or conflict enjoy a little Christmas cheer, with winter essentials such as hats and gloves, alongside toys, books and sweets.

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Illustration of a teacher holding an open book with five children seated on a green mat in a colourful landscape, on a transparent outer background.

Teach someone to read £10

Support literacy and language classes for refugees and displaced people, helping them develop skills, support their families and build brighter futures.

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Illustration of four people exchanging warm winter clothing beside a box of hats and scarves in a snowy mountain landscape, with a transparent outer background.

Winter warmth £33

Help refugee families facing freezing winters with cash assistance and heating fuel, giving them the freedom to choose what they need most to stay warm.

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 Share the true joy of Christmas 

Christmas giving is about more than what we give, it’s about the love behind it. This year, celebrate the birth of Jesus by sharing
hope, showing compassion and putting your faith into action.

Explore World Gifts and share the joy of giving this Christmas.